Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) greets the delegation fron Texas during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) greets the delegation fron Texas during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC ... more

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Rosemary Edwards of Austin, Texas and Steve Monisteri talk with Texas Gov. Rick Perry during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC, which is scheduled to conclude August 30. less

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Rosemary Edwards of Austin, Texas and Steve Monisteri talk with Texas Gov. Rick Perry during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August ... more

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Rosemary Edwards (L) of Austin, Texas and Steve Monisteri pose for a photo with Texas Gov. Rick Perry (2R) during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC, which is scheduled to conclude August 30. less

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Rosemary Edwards (L) of Austin, Texas and Steve Monisteri pose for a photo with Texas Gov. Rick Perry (2R) during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay ... more

Texas Gov. Rick Perry applauds during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC which will conclude today. less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry applauds during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated ... more

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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Florida Gov. Rick Scott (C) talks with attendees during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC which will conclude today. less

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Florida Gov. Rick Scott (C) talks with attendees during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former ... more

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Attendees greet Texas Gov. Rick Perry during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC which will conclude today. less

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 30: Attendees greet Texas Gov. Rick Perry during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts ... more

Former Republican party presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry speaks during a pro-life event called Treasure Life at the Tampa Aquarium in Tampa, Florida on August 28, 2012. The Republican National Coalition for Life and FRC Action's event, Treasure Life, honored the pro-life contributions of the former Republican party presidential candidates Sen. Rick Santorum, Rep. Michele Bachmann and Gov. Rick Perry for their advocacy for every stage of life, from conception to natural death. less

Former Republican party presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry speaks during a pro-life event called Treasure Life at the Tampa Aquarium in Tampa, Florida on August 28, 2012. The Republican National ... more

Former Republican party presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry jokes with an activist during a pro-life event called Treasure Life at the Tampa Aquarium in Tampa, Florida on August 28, 2012. The Republican National Coalition for Life and FRC Action's event, Treasure Life, honored the pro-life contributions of the former Republican party presidential candidates Sen. Rick Santorum, Rep. Michele Bachmann and Gov. Rick Perry for their advocacy for every stage of life, from conception to natural death. less

Former Republican party presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry jokes with an activist during a pro-life event called Treasure Life at the Tampa Aquarium in Tampa, Florida on August 28, 2012. The Republican ... more

Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is seen at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention is expected to host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories. less

Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is seen at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention ... more

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Former Republican presidential candidate and current Texas Governor Rick Perry (L) speaks to the media at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention is expected to host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories. less

Former Republican presidential candidate and current Texas Governor Rick Perry (L) speaks to the media at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National ... more

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry addresses the media at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, where he announced plans to make higher education more affordable and accessible for students. Perry plans to freeze college tuition for four years and will use outcome-based funding for high schools. (Katie Currid/The Dallas Morning News) less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry addresses the media at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, where he announced plans to make higher education more affordable and accessible for students. Perry plans to freeze college ... more

Former presidential candidate Rick Perry arrives at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 30, 2012 on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). The RNC will culminate later today with the formal nomination of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as the GOP presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the US presidential election. less

Former presidential candidate Rick Perry arrives at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 30, 2012 on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). The RNC will culminate later ... more

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the library on the campus of Angelo State University, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in San Angelo, Texas, concerning the new $10,000 bachelor's degree plan taken on by the university after a challenge was issued from the governor's office in February 2011. The degree is supposed to allow for more affordable college education for Texas students. (AP Photo/San Angelo Standard-Times, Patrick Dove) less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the library on the campus of Angelo State University, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in San Angelo, Texas, concerning the new $10,000 bachelor's degree plan taken on by the university ... more

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In this April 13, 2012 file photo, Texas Governor Rick Perry speaks in St. Louis. Republican governors who’ve balked at creating new consumer health insurance markets under President Barack Obama’s health care law may end up getting stuck. Instead of their state officials retaining some control over insurance issues that states traditionally manage, Washington could be calling the shots. less

In this April 13, 2012 file photo, Texas Governor Rick Perry speaks in St. Louis. Republican governors who’ve balked at creating new consumer health insurance markets under President Barack Obama’s health ... more

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks with outgoing Angelo State University president Joseph Rallo and his wife Barbara after attending a press conference, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in San Angelo, Texas, detailing ASU's new $10,000 bachelor's degree plan. Nine other universities around the state have also adopted the more affordable plan stemming from a challenge from the governor's office in February 2011. (AP Photo/San Angelo Standard-Times, Patrick Dove) less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks with outgoing Angelo State University president Joseph Rallo and his wife Barbara after attending a press conference, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in San Angelo, Texas, detailing ASU's ... more

Texas Gov. Rick Perry meets with Angelo State University students Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in San Angelo, Texas, after attending a press conference detailing a new $10,000 bachelor's degree plan that will go into affect in the fall of 2013. Nine other universities across the state have also come up with similar plans in response to a challenge given through the governor's office to create a bachelor's degree that costs no more than $10,000. (AP Photo/San Angelo Standard-Times, Patrick Dove) less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry meets with Angelo State University students Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in San Angelo, Texas, after attending a press conference detailing a new $10,000 bachelor's degree plan that will go ... more

FILE - In this June 7, 2012 photo, Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the Texas Republican Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Perry has spent much of the past three years publicly, loudly and defiantly fighting against what he views as Washington meddling in state affairs, often refusing to cooperate with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and becoming a leader in the battle against President Barack Obama’s health care plan. His hard-fought battle, however, has led to more of what he most staunchly opposes: federal oversight. less

FILE - In this June 7, 2012 photo, Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the Texas Republican Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Perry has spent much of the past three years publicly, loudly and defiantly fighting ... more

Texas Gov. Rick Perry presents seriously injured Austin Police officer Frank Wilson V. with his medal after Perry gave remarks and presented the 2012 Star of Texas Awards, during a ceremony in the House Chambers in Austin, Texas, Friday morning, Sept. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Statesman.com, Ralph Barrera) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; INTERNET AND TV MUST CREDIT PHOTOGRAPHER AND STATESMAN.COM less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry presents seriously injured Austin Police officer Frank Wilson V. with his medal after Perry gave remarks and presented the 2012 Star of Texas Awards, during a ceremony in the House ... more

Attendees stands for the posting of the colors by the Texas Department of Public Safety honor guard, in Austin, Texas, Friday morning, Sept. 14, 2012. Texas Governor Rick Perry gave remarks and presented the 2012 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers. firefighters, emergency medical first responders and federal law enforcement agents that have been seriously injured or killed inn the line of duty, during a ceremony in the House Chambers Friday morning. (AP Photo/Statesman.com, Ralph Barrera) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; INTERNET AND TV MUST CREDIT PHOTOGRAPHER AND STATESMAN.COM less

Attendees stands for the posting of the colors by the Texas Department of Public Safety honor guard, in Austin, Texas, Friday morning, Sept. 14, 2012. Texas Governor Rick Perry gave remarks and presented the ... more

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry Perry presents the award to Jonathan Esquivel, who was injured with the San Antonio Police Department as he is wheeled in by his wife after Perry gave remarks where he presented the 2012 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers. firefighters, emergency medical first responders and federal law enforcement agents that have been seriously injured or killed inn the line of duty, during a ceremony in the House Chambers in Austin, Texas, Friday morning, Sept. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Statesman.com, Ralph Barrera) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; INTERNET AND TV MUST CREDIT PHOTOGRAPHER AND STATESMAN.COM less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Perry presents the award to Jonathan Esquivel, who was injured with the San Antonio Police Department as he is wheeled in by his wife after Perry gave remarks where he presented the 2012 ... more

Gov. Rick Perry held a news conference at the Fort Worth Club to talk about the budget on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Star-Telegram, Joyce Marshall)

Gov. Rick Perry held a news conference at the Fort Worth Club to talk about the budget on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Star-Telegram, Joyce Marshall)

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry addresses Janahy Aguilar (far left), a trilingual college-bound student at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, Texas where he announced plans to make higher education more affordable and accessible for students, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. Perry plans to freeze college tuition for four years and will use outcome-based funding for high schools. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Katie Currid) less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry addresses Janahy Aguilar (far left), a trilingual college-bound student at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, Texas where he announced plans to make higher education more affordable ... more